Ecuador's Pase del Nino festival celebrates Christmas

by DAILY SABAH WITH AA Dec 27, 2021 9:45 am +03 +03:00

Every year the people in Ecuador come together on Dec. 24 to celebrate the birth of Jesus in their own special way.

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The streets of the little town of Gualaceo are filled with dancing and a parade.

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Each cart is decorated in lavish detail with mostly children acting out the roles.

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Many of the carts represent a biblical passage.

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Some carry offers for baby Jesus...

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which is carried as a statue at the very start of the procession.

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Women dance on the streets of Gualaceo.

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A child impersonates a figure from a bibilical passage.

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The old tradition is celebrated each year with gusto.

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Children are in the spotlight throughout the events.

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A procession of angels during the festival.

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Two kids are dressed as Adam and Eve during the festival.

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Men on horses accompany the celebrations.

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Children in costumes follow the procession.

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A man dons a crown during the festival.

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Children in full costume wear face masks as a precaution during the parade.

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A woman with children watch as the parade passes by.

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A child on a cart with offerings passes by.

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A girl stands on a cart during the parade.

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